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MORRISON: RESUME 1
Stephen “Aaron” Morrison5000 Saint Paul Ave. Lincoln, NE 68504
EDUCATIONMaster of Arts in Higher Education and Student Development May 2014 Taylor University, Upland, INBachelor of Science in Political Science, John Wesley Honors College April 2012Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Residential Education Coordinator, Residential Education (2014-present) Nebraska Wesleyan University, Lincoln, Nebraska
Residential supervision over a mixed-gender, first-year residence hall of 95 students Supervise 5 Personnel Assistants (PAs) Chair University Food Service Committee and co-chair Peer Review Board and PA
Recruitment Committee Assist with the residential summer conference programs and all break housing Assist with the annual review of housing policies, manuals and graduate preparation
information Advise and counsel students through the student support system and down-slip advising
programs Program Assistant, Taylor University Honors Guild (2012-2014)
Taylor University, Upland, Indiana Work as primary staff leader responsible for marketing and admissions. Manage the online presence which includes social media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram,
blog). Create documents supporting honors events (financial, academic advising). Coordinate prospective Honors student visits and supervise Honors Admissions
Associates. Assist the Honors Leadership Team with the planning and coordination of honors
programming. Overseas Trip Leader, Taylor University Honors Guild (January 2013, January 2014) Taylor University, Upland, Indiana
Planned and co-led preparatory group meetings with undergraduate freshmen overseas study team
Coordinated living arrangements and attended Emergency Preparedness meetings. Led groups alongside Taylor faculty through in the field and on site class lectures for
“Small Island Sustainability” class (Bahamas, Jan. 2013) and “Religion and Conflict” class (Ireland, Jan. 2014).
Co-led discussion groups and offered counsel to students during the trip; participated in post-trip evaluation meetings.
Academic Support Intern, Taylor University Academic Support (Spring 2013) Taylor University, Upland, Indiana
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Researched over a semester and developed a document to be used for faculty and staff development within the Taylor University Academic Support Office.
Resident Assistant, IWU Residence Life, Student Development (August 2010-August 2011) Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, Indiana
Facilitated interaction among residents for the purpose of creating community. Assisted residents in integrating academic and co-curricular life. Interpreted and ensured compliance with University rules and regulations. Assumed responsibility for proper use and physical condition of facilities. Participated and contributed as a member of the Residence Life Staff team. Enforced IWU policies and confronted students about violations. Planned weekly events and activities for unit community.
TEACHING Group Discussion Leader and Teaching Assistant (TA) (Fall 2013) Introduction to Christian Liberal Arts class Taylor University, Upland, Indiana
Prepared learning segments and facilitated classroom discussions over lecture and reading material for all-freshmen course
Graded reflection papers, book reviews, and movie reviews. Adjunct Professor (Spring 2014) Honors Guild Colloquium class Taylor University, Upland, Indiana
Prepared learning segments and facilitated classroom discussions over lecture and reading material for Honors-level course featuring sophomore through senior students.
Andy Crouch’s recent books (Playing God and Culture-making) were assigned as reading and group discussion over themes were tied back to the relationship between career and calling within the Christian narrative.
Students wrote a review of a biography of someone they admired and also wrote a reflection paper at the end of the semester.
Professor graded reflection papers and book reviews.PUBLICATIONS Articles in Refereed Publications (1)Morrison, A., Dunn, J., Hathway, E., German, S., Malacca, K. [Little Brother's Keeper: A
Discussion of Justice for the Potawatomi People]. Integrite: A Journal of Faith and Learning, Volume 9,Issue 1 (2010), Missouri Baptist University, pp. 40-44.
Reviews in Refereed Publications (2)Morrison, A., Ream, T. C., and Nelsen, L. [Review of Elizabeth Glenn and Stewart Rafert’s The
Native Americans: Peopling Indiana, Volume 2]. The Indiana Magazine of History, 106:4 (2010), pp. 426-427.
Morrison, A., Ream T. C. [Review of Andy Crouch’s Playing God: Redeeming the Gift of Power]. Christian Scholar’s Review (Forthcoming 2014)
REFEREED CONFERENCE & INVITED PRESENTATIONSMorrison, A. (2013). Using Social Media to Engage Students as Humans, not Computers.
Indiana University, 2013 Indiana Student Affairs Association Conference.Morrison, A. (2014). Motivations for Non-mandatory Chapel Attendance at a Small, Faith-based
Institution in the Midwest. Bethel University (MN), 2014 Association for Christians in Student Development Conference.
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Morrison, A., Schundler, H., Moeschberger, J. (2014). Seamless Learning and Collaboration: Facilitating Deep Learning Through Thematic Programming. Grand Valley State University, 2014 Mid-East Honors Association Conference.
AWARDS, RECOGNITIONS & FUNDING RECEIVED Voted “Senior of the Year” at graduation by peers, Indiana Wesleyan University (2012) Who’s Who Among American Colleges and Universities (2012) Andrew Perkins Passion for God & History Award, Indiana Wesleyan University (2010) Student Government Senator of the Year, Indiana Wesleyan University (2010) Watchnight Student Leadership Society Inductee, Indiana Wesleyan University (2009)
SERVICE To the Community
Youth Group Discussion Leader, Upland Community Church, Upland, Indiana (2013-2014)
Bible Study Lecturer, College Wesleyan Church, Marion, Indiana, (Fall 2010-Spring 2011)
Soup Kitchen Server, Gethsemane Episcopal Church (Spring 2013) Co-director, NEIGHBORS Student Outreach Organization, Indiana Wesleyan
University (Fall 2009-Spring 2010) Habitat for Humanity volunteer (Fall 2011)
To the Academy (Undergraduate only) Vice President, John Wesley Honors College Student Association (Fall 2009-Spring
2010) Founding Vice President, IWU History Club (Fall 2010-Spring 2011)